ALLAH WANTS YOU TO PURIFY YOURSELF From Evil & Die As Believer.

 

Allah Wants You To

Purify Yourself From Evil

And Die As Believer

(M. Javed Naseem)

“Verily, he who comes to his Lord as a sinner

(at Judgment), for him is Hell; therein shall he 

neither die nor live. But such as come to Him as

Believers who have worked righteous deeds, 

for them are ranks exalted, Gardens of Eternity,

beneath which flow rivers. They will dwell

therein forever. Such is the reward of those

who purify themselves (from evil).”

(al-Quran 20:74-76)

To err is human! We all make mistakes and we all commit sins. As a matter of fact, all human beings are sinners – some more, some less. But the best sinners are those who repent and revert to God asking for His mercy and forgiveness. Allah is all Mercy, Infinite Mercy, and He likes to forgive (only when humans ask for mercy and His forgiveness). God is an ocean of compassion and mercy. He loves us more than our mothers. He wants our welfare. The Most Merciful forgives all our sins, again and again, every time when we repent and beg for forgiveness!

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We are all sinners but the best sinners

in the eyes of Allah are those who repent;

seek Allah’s forgiveness; and revert.

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Allah has created Life and Death to scare us so that we make good, reasonable and righteous decisions in this life, in preparation for the life in the Hereafter. Allah has also created Paradise and Hell as a reward for us, to show us the right path so that we make just and correct choices and don't go astray. It's all up to us. We decide where we should land as we make the choices. Allah has given us the liberty and freedom of choice for a certain period (our lifespan in this world) and at the end of it, we shall be questioned about our choices and decisions – our good or bad deeds. Every nation of every Prophet or the Messenger of Allah, was given a “How-To” manual; and the last of those manuals is called the Quran. The guidance is there; the code of conduct and ethics is there and the warnings are there too. If we pay attention to those instructions or commands, we cannot go astray – never! Allah tells us:

“We have not sent down the Quran to you

to be (a cause) of your distress; but only as 

an admonition to those who fear (Allah).

(It is) a revelation from Him Who created

the earth and the heavens on high. 

Most Gracious (Allah) is firmly established

on the throne (of authority). To Him belongs 

whatever is in the heavens and on earth,

and everything between them,

and all beneath the soil.”

(al-Quran 20:2-6)

But we choose to rebel, to disobey and ignore those commands or that manual or code of conduct. We make our own rules to suit us because we want to enjoy total freedom with no discipline, no rules and no regulations. We want to enjoy power and authority without responsibility. Plus we don't want to hear about justice or accountability. That thinking comes from the Devil. The Devil was destined for Hell because of his disobedience to God and he wants to make sure that he takes as many humans with him as possible. Why so? Because the Devil (Satan) thinks that his downfall or demise was caused by Adam when he refused to prostrate in front of him. Allah cursed him and destined him to Hell because of his refusal based on arrogance and claim of superiority. He is man's open enemy but man is reluctant to admit it until it's too late.

The Devil (or Satan) is very powerful. We cannot fight the Devil without Allah's help or support; and that help or support comes only when we repent and strive for it. Our efforts cannot succeed without Allah's Grace and Mercy. Only His Grace and Mercy can save us from the Hellfire. He says:

“But you turned back thereafter! 

Had it not been for the Grace and

Mercy of Allah to you, you

had surely been among the lost.”

(al-Quran 2:64)

The advocates of modernity and so-called 'democracy' of today, are promoting thoughts of unlimited and unconditional freedom. They ignore that everything needs a discipline, a system and a procedure. We see the slogans like “No Fear”, “Born-Free” and “Just Do-It”, etc., etc., without any reasonable definition and logical explanation. Everyday, there's some young man who goes out with a gun and starts shooting innocent people without caring. But the so-called 'experts' always look for solutions in the wrong places. They forget that upbringing and basic education, respecting humanity, plays a vital role in the life of a young man – who is being spoiled by the violent video-games, the star-wars and porn-infested movies of super-men. Everything starts at home, in the family! You shape the future life of your children.

Sinning is embarrassing but it is embarrassing only for the right-minded human beings who are taught decency, honesty, self-respect, compassion and social justice. When such a sinner repents and reverts to God, the Most Merciful Creator takes him into His care and bestows His mercy upon him. Thus the sinner is saved.

Allah likes us to die as believers who strive for righteousness. When we purify ourselves from evil-doing and corruption, the Almighty appreciates it and rewards us with bounties, blessings and favors. There is no other way for us to escape the Hellfire except the righteousness! Here's Allah's promise:

“Allah accepts the repentance of those

who do evil in ignorance and repent

soon after. To them will Allah turn

in mercy; for Allah is full of

knowledge and wisdom.”

(al-Quran 4:17)

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